OT- Post Christmas shopping ideas

I find myself with some money to spend after Christmas this year, and completely unable to figure out what I want to spend it on. I am so conditioned to saving my money growing up the son of a financial advisor, that I have a hard time spending my money, even around the holidays.

I figured I would open it up to the mgoboard for ideas, Michigan related, or not.

who buy new stuff from like Carl's or Dick's are crazy. I have Titlest everything, Vokey, DCI, good Nike putter from 2013, Callaway hybrid, spent like $200. EBay is an absolute wonderland for golf clubs.

I actually had really good luck at Golf Galaxy. I had my clubs stolen and managed to get a used set of Titleist 690 CBs for $80! They were in really good shape and lasted for about 3 seasons until I splurged on Nike's top irons last year. Ebay can be really good too, if you know what you're looking for.

Yeah depends on what you need/want to update the most. Are you starting from scratch? What do you already have? If your driver is serviceable I'd get a pre owned set of irons from Miles of Golf or the like. You could get a solid set of lightly used irons for $400. Would still have room for a new putter or lightly used driver as well.

a lot of people it doesn't matter. For people who play 4-5 times a year, there is no reason to get "fitted" for clubs. Unless you fall outside the range of typical heights, you want "standard" sized golf clubs. Weekend warriors, order some regular sized clubs on line. You don't need to get fitted.

Go to Miles of Golf and get fit for a new driver. That'll eat your entire budget, but will be worth it. Buy a used set of irons off eBay until you get addicted and then go get fit for the rest of your clubs next year. :D

Getting fit for you clubs is the best thing you can do for your game (better than lessons imo).

More realistically with your budget, buy a used set off eBay. Used top brands >> new discount brands when it comes to golf equipment.

they will fit you for some clubs. you can buy some good ones but not top of the line. they have some good used ones around that range. at least check them out. they are the best in the state. if you want to get a putter fit. see ken johns he is certified way up to the top. worth it.

Honestly? Go to a golf shop and hit a bunch of balls with 2 clubs from a few different sets of irons (I do 9 iron and 5 iron).

Find a set of clubs that feel good (weight, swing, shaft flex) and that you hit the best.

I got a brand new set of Tour Edge Bazookas irons for $299 (previous year model) even though I had ~$800 to spend because I hit them better than the Taylor Made/Titleist/Nike/Cobra/Callaway. The extra money allowed me to get a brand new $400 Nike driver and $400 woods for $300 total (again, brand new but 2 year old model).

A bottle of bourbon should take you a while to finish. When i was drinking I would purchase a new bottle every couple of weeks. After a few monts or longer you can have a nice collection. In my opinion if you are drinking more than 2-3 glasses of bourbon on a drinking night you are doing it wrong.

Spend $60 for YNAB (You Need a Budget) software, make a monthly budget, stick to it, and you'll end up with thousands of dollars you thought you didn't have by the end of next year. I've used YNAB for the past few months and wished I had started way way earlier. Amazing tool.

Or for $400 you can maybe buy a standing room only partial view ticket for a 2016 preseason game at Jerry Jones's palace. Yay.

New pillows. They get musty and nasty after two years, and they cost $20 each. Treat yourself.

Swagtastic mouse and keyboard. I made the mistake of buying a wireless mouse and keyboard last go around. Either they ate 2-3 AAs a day or they were poorly manufactured, often-malfunctioning garbage. Make sure they have a wire to your PC!!!!! $60 mouse and $90 keyboard.

Just got these bad boys yesterday in an after Christmas sale and I can't get enough. They aren't cheap (between $200-$300), but the quality is phenomenal, and the best part is that they're made right here in the USA!

Thanks for the recommendation. I've had a few pairs of Danners over the years, and my current favorites are the Brown Crater Rim 6". I hadn't seen the Stumptown collection until you said something. Thanks again!

If an accident happens and it's really not your fault, you have video to prove that. One interesting scenario is if you get into an accident with somebody who has the same insurance company as you, the insurance company would prefer to hold both of you partially at fault in order to increase both of your rates. Maybe that's a bit paranoid but I like the idea of having everything documented just in case.

Just get one big non electronic thing. Electronics lose their value quite quickly and can become out of date or worse, obsolete, after a year or two. Get yourself something that will last like a nice watch (Movados, Citizens etc can be had for that) or something you wont regret a year from now. I still have a canon powershot s3 I bought years ago for about $450 and now my phone takes better pictures lol. Or a vacation.. 4 day cruise?